Shift guide plate anyone make em?
Burning Brakes
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I would be interested in seeing this, I too have thought about a shift plate made out of stainless steel. The one that I saw was above the shift surface, I want it below like in the photo of the Ferrari. Can't wait to see the pic. Thanks
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Melting Slicks
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Depending how far you want to go with this, modifying the console may be the solution.
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If I had some numbers I could probably make some. The trick would be getting it situated in the stock console.
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I spent many miles driving my cousin's old Ferrari 328GTSi, and made 3 laps around Road America in a 1971 Pantera. Shifting quickly was impossible, except for the straight shifts. Moving laterally is the issue due to the plate.
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This design has been around for several years. The only thing which has stopped me from trying it out is that void - the open area - around the shifter. In other installations there is a mesh or closer spacer so you don't drop stuff or see down below. I like the idea, but the exicution just doesn't match up.
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I used to think it would be nice to have one but once I started driving stick I realized I couldnt drive the car like I wanted to... nothing like hitting a shift in 350 milliseconds...
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Le Mans Master
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I think Breathless Performance already makes something like this. It also comes in carbon fiber. I have a Vetteesentials custom boot which I prefer because it doesn't impede your shifting movement, though I will agree that the aluminum gate looks nice.
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on my plate that I have'nt the time to install. Got a
custom shift ball as well.
One thing I noticed the light in the console shift area
can not be used. Oh well I never look anyway--
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